Hockey: Royals get defenseman from Marlies

Addition of Matias Cleland will help Reading's depth

Written by Reading Eagle

Defenseman Matias Cleland was reassigned to the Reading Royals from the AHL's Toronto Marlies Friday.

The move will help the Royals' depth on defense after Adam Comrie left for the AHL and Loic Leduc left to play in his native Quebec. Leduc was suspended by the Royals Friday and removed from the active roster.

Cleland (6-0, 180), 23, spent the start of his rookie season with the Orlando Solar Bears, registering a goal and two assists in 25 games.

The Royals will return to action tonight against the Adirondack Thunder at Santander Arena at 7.